Chipotle Crab Corn Dip Recipe

This Chipotle Crab Corn Dip is fresh and light, made with lots of fresh vegetables and gets a kick from homemade chipotle aioli.

My family loves crab. I think it comes from my Maryland upbringing that I’ve passed onto my kids. Recently, I made this Chipotle Crab Dip for a going away party for a friend. I wanted to bring something light and delicious, so this recipe includes lots of fresh produce.

The secret ingredient in this crab dip is the chipotle aioli that I whipped up the food processor. Chipotle peppers are dried jalapeno peppers and come in a can with adobo sauce. They can be found in the Latin American section of most grocery stores. It’s delicious in this crab dip, but is also great on sandwiches when you’re looking to add a kick.

I used jumbo lump crabmeat because it was an extra special occasion, but you can use regular lump crabmeat. Backfin and claw meat will have an entirely different texture, so I don’t recommend it. The ingredients are tossed gently just until everything is mixed together.

All the ladies loved the freshness of this dip. One of my friends brought guacamole, which went really well with this crab dip. Next time, I might add some chopped avocado.

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Chipotle Crab Corn Dip

Prep Time25minutes

Total Time25minutes

Servings10appetizer servings

Calories153kcal

AuthorJeanette

Ingredients

1poundjumbo lump crab meat

1tablespoonlemon juice

1/2cupfinely chopped tomato

1/2cupfinely chopped red pepper

1/2cupcornbriefly sauteed in olive oil

1/4cupfinely chopped red onion

1/4cupminced cilantro

salt and pepper to taste

Chipotle Garlic Aioli

1large egg yolk

1/2teaspoonhoney

2garlic cloves

2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

2chipotle peppersin adobo sauce, seeds removed

1/2cupavocado oil

sea saltto taste

Instructions

Chipotle Garlic Aioli

Place egg yolk, honey, garlic, lemon juice and peppers in food processor. Process until smooth. With motor running, slowly drizzle in avocado oil; process until thick. Season to taste with salt.

Crab Corn Dip

Place crab meat in a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup Chipotle Aioli (reserve the rest) and remaining ingredients; toss gently until combined.